Look Up Parmer County Inmates and Booking Records
Parmer County booking releases are public records maintained by the Parmer County Sheriff's Office in Farwell, Texas. Use this page to contact the sheriff's jail, find out how to check the inmate roster, and learn about state tools for looking up Parmer County detainees.
Parmer County Overview
Search Parmer County Booking Releases Online
The Parmer County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 300 3rd St in Farwell, right on the New Mexico state line. The jail handles around 600 bookings per year with a typical daily population of 30 to 45 inmates. Because the facility is relatively small, the most reliable way to check if someone is currently in custody is to call (806) 481-3314 directly.
Parmer County's web presence is limited. The Parmer County website has basic office contact information and county services. Online inmate search tools may be available through the county's portal or through third-party jail search aggregators. Calling the sheriff's office is still the fastest option for a direct answer on custody status.
VINELink may cover Parmer County for victim notification. If the county is enrolled, you can register free online to get alerts when someone's custody status changes. Check VINELink's coverage map to confirm.
Parmer County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Parmer County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The sheriff's office and jail are at 300 3rd St in Farwell. The county clerk is just down the block at 401 3rd St. Written records requests under the Texas Public Information Act go to the sheriff's records staff.
| Office | Parmer County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 3rd St, Farwell, TX 79325 |
| Phone | (806) 481-3314 |
| County Clerk | (806) 481-3410 |
| Clerk Address | 401 3rd St, Farwell, TX 79325 |
Call (806) 481-3314 to ask if someone is in custody or to get basic booking information. For full records or document copies, a written request is required. Drop it off in person or mail it to the address above. The county clerk at 401 3rd St handles court records separately from the sheriff's booking records.
Note: Mail written records requests to Parmer County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, 300 3rd St, Farwell, TX 79325. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and any known arrest dates.
What Parmer County Booking Records Contain
A booking record is created every time someone is arrested and processed at the Parmer County Jail. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Standard Parmer County booking releases include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release details are added after the person leaves custody.
Some records are not public. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld. Juvenile records are confidential. Medical records and child abuse investigation files are exempt. If a request touches those categories, the Sheriff's Office may withhold information or ask the Texas Attorney General for guidance before responding.
A booking record is not a conviction. Parmer County booking releases only show that someone was taken into custody. Bond amounts at booking may change after a court hearing. For case status, contact the Parmer County District Clerk at the Farwell courthouse or search reSearchTX.
State Resources for Parmer County Inmate Searches
For inmates sentenced to more than one year and transferred to a state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. TDCJ covers all state prison units across Texas.
For full criminal history records, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $10 and take about 10 business days. Fingerprint-based searches are $15 plus a $10 FAST fee and give more complete statewide results.
Court records for Parmer County cases are available through reSearchTX. Use it to find case numbers, court dates, and case dispositions for criminal and civil filings in Parmer County courts.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes inspection reports and population data for all Texas county jails, including Parmer County. Their records show facility compliance history and daily population trends.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request them without giving a reason. The Parmer County Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond to written requests. Given the small staff size, responses may take the full 10 days.
Requests can be submitted in person at the Farwell courthouse, by mail, or by email if accepted. Basic booking status by phone is free. If copy fees apply, the office must notify you before processing. Standard Texas copy fees are typically $0.10 per page.
Court records for Parmer County criminal cases are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the Farwell courthouse. These are separate from booking records. Contact the county clerk at (806) 481-3410 for case filings and court orders.
Parmer County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Parmer County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Parmer County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Parmer County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Parmer County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Parmer County is in the far southwest Texas Panhandle along the New Mexico border. It borders several Panhandle counties.